Iran had accused Israel of violating the ceasefire by launching massive attacks on Lebanon on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Germany has said it is ready to re-engage with Tehran. Follow DW for more.

Russia's Supreme Court deemed the storied rights organization Memorial "clearly anti-Russian" in a closed-door ruling. Memorial said the decision marked a new phase of repression in Russia.

A new poll ahead of Hungary's election suggests that most voters want at least minor changes to ties with the EU. But it also found skepticism of financial support for Ukraine, and voters prioritizing domestic issues.

A new poll ahead of Hungary's election suggests that most voters want at least minor changes to ties with the EU. But it also found skepticism of financial support for Ukraine, and voters prioritizing domestic issues.

As a tenuous truce takes hold after over a month of bombing, Iranians fear a wounded yet surviving regime will clamp down even more harshly on its opponents at home.

The truce between the US, Israel and Iran has eased pressure on African markets. But economists warn that deep‑rooted vulnerabilities mean the rebound may be short‑lived.

Orban strongly suggests explosives found near a key gas pipeline in Serbia are evidence of Ukrainian sabotage. Serbia's intelligence chief publicly disagrees.

Southeast Asia increasingly sees the European Union as a trusted hedge against US-China rivalry, but analysts say Brussels will need stronger political engagement to turn growing goodwill into real strategic influence.

One of the world's biggest open-air music and art festivals has been hit by controversies and declining credibility — yet the world's biggest acts continue to headline.

It's election season in India with voters in two states and a union territory headed to polls. Meanwhile, Dhaka has once again asked India to extradite former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Follow DW

In Germany, riding without a ticket on public transportation can land you in jail. The justice minister would like to change this, but her conservative coalition partners are skeptical.

K-Pop's biggest act is hitting the road with a new album and concert dates in 34 cities across the world. Over 40,000 fans packed into Goyang stadium near Seoul to watch the first show.

A boat carrying more than 40 people ran into trouble early in the morning, with two men and two women dying in the waters. Crossings are building up after the winter lull, but the sea temperatures are slower to rise.

Some residents in Dubai insist life is going on as normal in the eternally-sunny emirate during the Iran war. Others proclaim the "Dubai dream" over, never to be recovered. Who's right?

Few actors had a career as rich as Mario Adorf. He played legendary Hollywood villains, wrote German TV history and still had film roles at age 90.

In less than 48 hours, the Orion spacecraft is due to splash down in the Pacific Ocean. Crew members have said what they saw in space will forever change how they see the world.

Fueled by the Middle East war, German petrol prices have risen more sharply than in neighboring EU countries. Follow DW.

The death of activist Vigario Luis Balanta, found with signs of extreme violence, has triggered protests and accusations against Guinea-Bissau's military rulers, raising concerns over repression and media freedom.

Viktor Orban is a football fanatic but has long used the sport as a political tool, both in Hungary and abroad. With polls predicting election defeat, he could also lose his chance of hosting the Champions League final.

Viktor Orban is a football fanatic but has long used the sport as a political tool, both at home and abroad. With polls predicting election defeat, he could also lose his chance of hosting the Champions League final.